Legend of Mir 2: Seeking the Truth in Marfa

Chapter 437 Lü Bu

"Well done to the three of you for killing Hu Zhen! Come here quickly, I want to give you an awakening mark. This is the life-saving prop my eldest brother gave me, and now I give it to you!" Yuan Shu took out a yellow badge mark.

"It's actually the awakening mark!" Wenren Muyue was shocked.

"What's that?" Brooke asked.

"The Awakening Mark, also known as the Unparalleled Awakening Mark, is a temporary enhancement item. Once used, the body will be wrapped in fighting spirit, like a ghost or god descending to earth. Damage is doubled, attack speed is doubled, movement speed is doubled, and damage is halved; an afterimage will appear behind you when you move, and you will not be interrupted by any abnormal states including floating, freezing, etc., and it lasts for 3 minutes." Bayin explained.

"Sister Bayin is right. The Awakening Mark is the most powerful temporary enhancement item in the Three Kingdoms ancient battlefield. Although it can only last for 3 minutes, it is extremely useful whether you are rushing into the enemy camp to kill the enemy or escaping from the siege. With it, we will have a better chance of victory in this battle! The Wushuang Afterimage developed by the Wushuang City Lord is a simulation of the Awakening Mark." Wenren Muyue said again.

"So powerful? Can it be brought back to the Dragon Empire?"

"No. Currently, aside from the five items of Wushuang Order, Military Manual, Purple Sun Stone, Misty Feather, and Heart of the Vast Ocean, almost all others cannot be brought back to the Shenlong Empire. Disposable items like food and temporary buffs can only be used within this campaign. However, there are some extremely special items that can be stored at the Quartermaster's Office, which is like a warehouse on the ancient battlefield. While they cannot be brought back to the Shenlong Empire, they can be used in other campaigns."

"There are such special items?"

"Yes. I'll tell you in detail later. Go and receive the awakening mark first!" Wenren Muyue urged.

Brook walked forward and took the awakening mark.

"Thank you, General Yuan!"

"Haha~ I promised a huge reward, so of course I have to keep my word!" Yuan Shu said proudly, "But I'm not giving it to you for nothing. The enemy's top general, Lü Bu, is on his way from Hulao Pass. My eldest brother's orders are to kill Hua Xiong and capture Sishui Pass before dark, before Lü Bu reaches it. So, I'm sending the three of you to Sishui Pass as quickly as possible to assist my eldest brother in killing Hua Xiong!"

"What about you, General?"

"Me? I have given you the awakening mark that can save your life, so why should I go out? I will stay here and wait for your good news!" Yuan Shu said.

"...Okay, I understand. We'll head to Sishui Pass now."

"Wait! Before you go, take down the enemy's troop stronghold. Turn off this road and keep going north. It's about 1000 yards away. If we don't take down the stronghold, the enemy reinforcements will continue to pour in, and I won't be able to stay here in peace."

"...Yes, I'll do it right away!"

Although Yuan Shu was afraid of death and always hid behind others during battles, he took out the precious awakening mark, which was considered generous and loyal.

The three of them set out north again.

"Mu Yue, you just said that some props can be stored at the quartermaster's office and taken out for use in the next battlefield?" Brook asked.

"Yes. Occasionally, Imperial monks have accidentally obtained some special items. For example, the steamed bun bag: killing enemy soldiers has a chance of dropping steamed buns; the stirrup: after using it, you can ride a warhorse; the elephant stirrup: after using it, you can ride an elephant."

"And elephants?"

"Yes, I heard that elephants appeared on some ancient battlefields."

"That's really interesting. Are there any other special props?" Brooke asked.

"......I only remember these three. Sister Bayin should know the others." Wenren Muyue said.

"There are three more. The Art of War: doubles the duration of temporary buff items; Back Water Sweat Talisman: increases attack by 3 times, but defense will be reduced by half; White Tiger Secret Stone: permanently increases attack/magic/Taoism by 1.5 points for every 100 enemies eliminated, up to a maximum of 2 points." Bayin said slowly.

"1 points! There's such a great item!" Brook was shocked and asked quickly, "Where can I get this White Tiger Secret Stone?"

"No one knows. Someone once killed a general and got a treasure, but when he entered the ancient battlefield after it was reopened and killed the general again, he couldn't get any more. Some people were just walking around casually and accidentally found a valuable treasure chest, opened it and got a special item directly. There seems to be no pattern to follow, everything depends on luck." Bayin replied.

"Yes, that's right! In short, these special items are extremely rare. Although they will be bound once picked up and cannot be transferred to others, they can be used repeatedly and are very powerful." Mu Yue added.

Brook was thrilled. Other items were fine, but this White Tiger Secret Stone was a true treasure, comparable to a divine artifact! If I were lucky enough to obtain it, I would have to constantly enter the battlefield and max out my attack points at 1!

"You guys think, since there is the White Tiger Secret Stone that increases attack, will there be similar rare items that increase defense and health?" Brook said.

"Maybe, maybe they haven't been discovered yet. Currently, the book only records the six types mentioned just now." Bayin said.

The three of them talked as they walked, and soon they saw an enemy stronghold ahead.

This stronghold had no fortress or city walls, but was located on a wide mountain road. In front of the road, a stronghold commander led a group of soldiers to guard it; behind the road, several groups of soldiers were rushing towards them from a distance.

Let's get rid of them first. Kill! Brooke led the charge.

The 1-star entry-level soldier has a relatively weak attack power and can barely break Brook's defense. The Stronghold Soldier, with 120 million HP and 5000-6000 attack, is only slightly stronger than the Centurion and poses no threat to Brook either.

The three of them quickly killed the stronghold captain and cleaned up the other enemy soldiers. Unfortunately, the stronghold captain didn't drop anything.

Soon a team of Allied Forces soldiers came and completely took control of this military stronghold.

Brook was about to evacuate. Wenren Muyue, with her sharp eyes, spotted a large jar in the far corner. She went over and smashed it open, only to find a bottle of immortal wine inside!

Unfortunately, the amount of this immortal wine was limited, only enough for one person, so Wenren Muyue used it on the spot, increasing his magic point limit by 100 points. This was not a temporary item, but a permanent one, even after returning to the Dragon Empire.

In addition to the fairy wine, there is also a snack that can increase the maximum health by 100 points.

Besides the Military Manual and White Tiger Secret Stone, this is another item that can improve your attributes in the Ancient Battlefield. While 100 points may not seem like much, if accumulated, it can be quite significant.

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Brook and the other two first headed south, and after a while, they returned to the defensive stronghold that had been breached by Liu Bei, Guan Yu and others. This was an important traffic route leading to Sishui Pass.

At this time, the defensive stronghold had been breached and the enemies inside had been completely eliminated. The three of them walked inside and found that the wooden boxes and jars in the stronghold had all been smashed open, leaving no usable supplies.

The three of them passed the fortress and headed west. They encountered no enemy obstruction along the way, and it was obvious that the road had been cleared by Liu Bei's army.

"Report~Sun Jian's army defeated the enemy Jia Xu!"

"Report~ Liu Bei's army defeated the enemy Niu Fu!"

"Report~ Yuan Shao's army defeated the enemy Dong Min!"

"Report~ Gongsun Zan's army is suppressing the enemy's defensive stronghold!"

A messenger, riding a warhorse, shouted as he headed northeast of Yuan Shu. Besides delivering orders, messengers also had to relay the latest news to the soldiers and boost their morale.

After a while, another messenger rode past.

"Report~Sun Jian's army defeated the enemy Li Su!"

"Report~ Liu Bei's army defeated the enemy Li Meng!"

"Report~ Yuan Shao's army defeated the enemy Xu Rong!"

"Report~ Gongsun Zan's army suppresses the enemy's attack on the stronghold!"

With the frequent good news, the morale of the United Army was greatly boosted!

When Brook and the other two arrived at the front line, the Allied Forces had already reached Sishui Pass.

Sishui Pass was built between two towering mountains. The terrain was narrow and steep; the city walls towered high above, commanding a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. The narrow, six-yard-wide path before the pass was now teeming with enemy soldiers. A high platform atop the pass held a tightly locked gate, preventing them from returning to the city. With pursuers ahead and no way to retreat, they had no choice but to defend!

The combined forces engaged the enemy armies of Li Jue and Guo Si. Both sides were crammed into the narrow passage, creating a chaotic and crowded battle. From the walls of Sishui Pass, numerous long-range arrows and crossbows blazed freely, forcing even Brook and his companions to avoid getting too close. They could only watch from afar, waiting for the combined forces to slowly chip away at the enemy defenders.

Snowflakes kept falling from the sky, just like the battle, which never stopped. The snow on the ground grew thicker and thicker, and the sun slowly set in the west, until dusk was approaching.

Li Jue and Guo Si were finally defeated, and the crowd stepped over their bodies, climbed onto the high platform, and rushed to the gate of Sishui Pass.

Suddenly, the door slowly opened by itself.

Everyone was stunned. The soldiers at the front retreated in fear.

"Lu Bu!"

"It's Lu Bu!"

"Run! It's the ghost Lu Bu!"

A tall, imposing general, clad in golden armor, a pheasant-feather helmet, and wielding a painted halberd, emerged slowly from the gate, mounted on a crimson warhorse. Arcs of electricity swirled around him, and a surging aura of energy shone faintly, a multicolored glow emanating from his form. His face was stern, his demeanor untamed; even from a distance, one could sense the overwhelming, oppressive presence he exuded.

"Oh my God~ That's fighting spirit! This Lu Bu has awakened to his unparalleled level!" Wenren Muyue said.

"Why did Lu Bu use the awakening mark right at the beginning? Isn't it said that it can only last for 3 minutes?" Brook asked.

"No. He didn't use the awakening mark item, but fully awakened himself! It will not have a time limit of 3 minutes, but will continue forever. This situation usually only occurs in the main generals of high-difficulty battlefields. Ours is just an entry-level battlefield, how could we encounter the unparalleled awakened Lu Bu?" Wenren Muyue was very puzzled.

"Something must have gone wrong. Could it be that the joint forces attacked too slowly and failed to capture Sishui Pass quickly?" Bayin was also puzzled.

"What should we do? Are we going to fail in our first battle?" Mu Yue was a little anxious.

"Mu Yue, don't worry. I believe there will always be a way." Bayin comforted.

At Sishui Pass, Lü Bu stood high above, slowly surveying the crowd below. Suddenly, he squeezed his legs together, dismounted his Red Hare, and charged out like lightning, wielding his Fang Tian Hua Ji (Painted Halberd) left and right. Wherever he went, people and horses fell, and the narrow road was instantly cleared.

The remaining soldiers in the pass kept retreating and fleeing in all directions.

"I am Lü Bu, unrivaled in the world!" Lü Bu, wielding his halberd, mounted his horse, and roared, unstoppable throughout the land.

"Who dares to fight with me!"